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Wild West Shrimp

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound fresh, deveined shrimp Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Use high-quality extra virgin.
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste.
Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. Start with one pound of fresh, deveined shrimp. Rinse them under cold water until they feel firm and look glistening. Pat dry with paper towels.
Mix the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
Marinate the Shrimp
  1. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss gently. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat the Grill
  1. Heat your grill to medium-high, around 400°F.
Grill the Shrimp
  1. Skewer the marinated shrimp and place them on the grill. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Remove from the grill and let rest briefly. Serve warm with fresh herbs or a wedge of lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Allow ingredients to come to room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the grill to ensure proper browning.

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